Is this common with anxiety?

[Mally]

I have anxiety spells which last a few days and then I seem to get back to some sort of normality, however after my last spell I've been left just feeling sort of numb.

I can't seem to enjoy anything or look forward to anything, normally I'd be happy that it's Friday and be looking forward to the weekend, but there's just nothing there, no feeling.

I also can't feel any love for anything, my boyfriend, my dog, I seem to have got it into my mind that I don't love them and just want to leave. Just so down at the moment

[hanshan]

Try to do something fun or different with your boyfriend over the weekend. If you have problems, post back here for support.

[eternally optimistic]

Good morning

the numbess thing is common, i'm afraid.

It is your anxiety taking over and, i always feel, sort of killing off any other emotions, you might have.

Remember, you are having some normal days and that must be a good thing.

Take each day by day and dont beat yourself up.

Are you on any meds or, are you dealing with it yourself.

[BobbyDog]

It sounds to me like depression, I get that numb feeling when I am depressed. Make an effort, take your dog and your boyfriend out for a really long walk, I find that always helps me, gets the endorphins going. It will pass, but you have to make keep pushing forwards, don't let it get the better of you. Stay strong!

[Mally]

I was given anti-depressants by the doctor but don't really want to take them. I've been referred for CBT however the NHS waiting list is 12 months long so I'm starting sessions with a private practitioner next week, even though the cost is quite scary!

[eternally optimistic]

I bet the private route is expensive, but one worth taking. Good luck with that.

I suppose, if you feel you want to try not take the meds, that is admirable if you can do without but, you might find taking them for a short while, depending what it is, is the boost you need to get you back on track.

Either way, you have to do what YOU think is right for you.

[darkknight]

Try making goals to achieve and something look forward to might be you feel good inside if that makes sense

[Mally]

Hi Kittyhan, so sorry to hear what you're going through. When i eventually faced up to it and told family/went to see the doctor I felt like a big weight had been lifted from my shoulders, it's scary but it did help me.

At the moment, I'm just getting through each day as best I can. Just wish there was better access to treatment through the NHS than there is at the moment.

[Mally]

Well after a terrible weekend I went back to the doctors, it turns out that I have got moderate depression too so I've decided I need to take the tablets. The side effects are pretty horrible at the moment though :-(

[Liviguy]

I am feeling like this just now. Can't motivate myself to look forward to anything. It's horrible.